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FUEL FILTER
(green filter)
DRAINING CONDENSATION
(Multijet versions)
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause se-
vere damage to the injection system
and irregular engine operation. If the
warning lights
con the cluster lights
up or a message appears on the re-
configurable multifunctional display
(some versions), contact a Fiat Deal-
ership to have the system bled. Wa-
ter may have been introduced in the
tank if this appears immediately af-
ter refuelling: in this case, stop the en-
gine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
BATTERY
The car fits a low-maintenance battery: in
normal usage conditions the electrolyte
does not need topping up with distilled
water.
CHECKING CHARGE
AND ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as de-
scribed in this Owner’s Handbook only by
specialised personnel. Topping must be
carried out by specialised personnel at a
Fiat Dealership.
The battery fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explo-
sion and fire.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer apply.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.
Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level
will damage the battery beyond re-
pair and even cause an explosion.
WARNING
Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership if
you want to install accessories (alarms,
mobile phone, etc.): they will suggest
the most suitable devices and advise
you if a higher capacity battery needs
to be installed.
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IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation lead-
ing to a reduction in cranking power.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (already at –10 °C).
Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices from Lineaccessori Fiat,
will evaluate the overall electric absorp-
tion, checking whether the car’s electric
system is capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when the car is parked, make sure that
the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
closed properly to make sure that the
lights inside the passenger compart-
ment go out;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehicle:
the car is however equipped with a sys-
tem which switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep devices (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) on for a long
time with the engine off;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.Batteries contain very dan-
gerous substances for the en-
vironment. You are recom-
mended to go to a Fiat Deal-
ership to have the battery replaced
where the old battery will be disposed
of respecting both the environment and
the laws in force.
If the vehicle needs to be off
the road for a long period
under conditions of intense cold, re-
move the battery and take it to a
heated place, otherwise it may freeze.
WARNING
When performing any oper-
ation on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with the
special goggles.
WARNING
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Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement .................. 148
- controls .................................... 58
Direction indicators .................... 59
Direction indicators
- bulb replacement .................. 148
- controls .................................... 59
Door pockets ................................ 69
Doors
- emergency device for
opening the doors from
the outside ........................ 17-134
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ......... 87
EBD
(electronic brake distributor) ... 83
Emergency device for opening
the doors from the outside ..... 134
Engine compartment ......... 167-168
Engine coolant gauge .................. 19
Engine cooling system fluid level 170
Engine oil consumption .............. 169Engine oil level .............................. 169
Engine oil
- level check ............................... 169
- technical specifications .......... 195
Engine
- cranking ........................... 18-112
- features ..................................... 185
- identification code ................ 184
- power supply ............................ 187
Environment protection.............. 92
EOBD (system) ............................ 84
Exterior lights ............................... 58
Fiat CODE (The system) .......... 9
Fix&GO (quick tyre repair kit) . 136
Flashing the headlights ................ 58
Fluids and lubricants .................... 196
Fog lights
- bulb replacement .................. 149
- control buttons ....................... 66
Follow me home (device) ........... 59FPS (Fire Protection System) .... 67
Front air bags ................................. 106
- driver's front airbag................. 106
- front airbag passenger side.... 107
- manual deactivation of front
and side passenger airbags ... 108
Fuel cap .......................................... 91
Fuel consumption ........................ 116
Fuel savings..................................... 116
Fuel
- consumption ............................. 116
- fuel gauge .................................. 19
- inertia fuel switch ................... 67
Fuses ............................................... 153
Gearbox (use) ............................ 115
GSI system...................................... 84
Hazard warning lights
- controls .................................... 66
Head restraints ............................ 41
Headlamp alignment corrector 82
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